Boulder City Water Quality

Nevada

Health Violations

The tap water in Boulder City, Nevada is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 17,514 people. 60 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2456 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

5
Water Systems
17,514
Population Served
60
Total Violations
60
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Boulder City, Nevada is delivered through 5 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 17,514 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Boulder City shows 60 total violations across all 5 systems, of which 60 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2456, 2950, 0300. 3 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Nevada drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
BOULDER CITY 15,000 0 Clean
KATHERINE LANDING DWTP 1,300 60 Health
NPS BOULDER BEACH 690 0 Clean
NPS ECHO BAY 274 0 Clean
NPS CALLVILLE BAY 250 0 Clean

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2456 2025-01-01
2456 2025-01-01
2456 2024-10-01
2456 2024-10-01
2456 2024-10-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-07-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2023-10-01
2456 2023-10-01
2456 2023-10-01
2456 2023-10-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-04-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2023-01-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2456 2022-07-01
2950 2021-04-01
2950 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2950 2020-10-01
2950 2020-07-01
2950 2017-01-01

TRI Facilities in Boulder City

Facility Total Releases
Fiberglass Specialties Inc 1.6K lbs
Amerityre Corp 0 lbs
Hoover Dam Warehouse 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boulder City, Nevada water safe to drink?
Boulder City is served by 5 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 17,514 people. 60 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Boulder City have?
Boulder City water systems have a total of 60 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 60 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Boulder City water?
Health-based violations for Boulder City water systems include the following contaminants: 2456, 2950, 0300. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Boulder City?
5 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Boulder City, Nevada, collectively covering approximately 17,514 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Boulder City get its drinking water?
Boulder City's water supply comes from 5 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Boulder City?
Yes, 3 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Boulder City, Nevada, reporting a combined 1.6K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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